The Parish Council has been informed that unauthorised access has been made into the former Brick Works Quarry off Speedwell Road and that trees and shrubs have been unlawfully cut down.

This area is the only noted Nature Reserve within the village supported by the Rutland Wildlife Trust. Damage to the flora and fauna can and will have a devastating and detrimental effect on the plants and wildlife contained within it. Reducing or removing.. Read More »

Following the recent sale of three areas of Public Open Space land within Broughton Astley, the Parish Council would like to clarify its position on this matter.

The Parish Council recognises the value of Public Open Space and does not wish to see a reduction in any such provision and as such would strongly oppose and object to any development or change of use which would adversely affect the provision of such space within the Parish. The Parish.. Read More »

To ensure clarity and following consultation with the Elections Office at Harborough District Council, the Parish Council has reissued the Public Notice advertising a Casual Vacancy in its Primethorpe Ward.

The previous notice, whilst lawful, did not make clear that the request to hold an election must come from residents residing in the Ward that the vacancy has arisen.

With inclement weather forecast again this week, the Parish Council would like to re-cap on the responsibilities of public authorities in relation to precautionary gritting and clearance of snow and ice.

Grit should not be taken from the bins by residents for use on their own properties.

The Parish Council undertakes 'Snow Warden' duties on behalf of the County Council to spread grit on certain designated areas using.. Read More »